We're adding some Tennesee Fainting Goats!

[Solsken Farm]

My farrier was here today and one of here clients needs to rehome her two fainting goats. 2 girls! I did some maneuvering with my husgand (who is so overrun with chickens, etc) and he gave the okay. We are picking them up Monday. I am SOOOOOOOOOO exicited. We have 3 dwarf nigerians and we love them, but they are whethers.

So now I can plan for a kid or two.....and some milk and cheese making.

Anyone have anything to share about them? I will post pics when they arrive. I have wanted one of these for a long time....

 

[chicken stalker]

so jealous.......

 

[PotterWatch]

That's great! I have heard a lot about the breed, they seem like great goats. Can't wait to see pictures!

 

[KellyHM]

I LOVE fainting goats!!! Although they aren't really fainting, but it's funny to see anyways!

 

[ninjapoodles]

My husband would be very jealous! He loves those goats.

 

[Chatychick]

When they get there give them time and patience and maybe they will warm up to you. They are a different type of goat as they are basically a meat goat like a Boer. Some take time and when they see you feeding and petting the others some will warm up. If you breed them I would breed to a Nigi or something small depending on their size. They can be trained to milk but dont have any here. Just take it slow.

 

[Chatychick]

When they get there give them time and patience and maybe they will warm up to you. They are a different type of goat as they are basically a meat goat like a Boer. Some take time and when they see you feeding and petting the others some will warm up. If you breed them I would breed to a Nigi or something small depending on their size. They can be trained to milk but dont have any here. Just take it slow.

 

[ametauss]

Okay, perfect post to ask my stupid question::

Why have an animal that faints??

I had an opportunity to get some but didn't because I knew I'd be scared everytime I saw them on their side on the ground that they were dead.....

Love my pygmies!!!

 

[miss_jayne]

Quote:they don't actually faint, their legs freeze when they are startled and they fall over. no reason to ever panic.

 

[Chirpy]

I'm very excited for you! You will love them and since you already have goats you're a step ahead on taking good care of them.

We will need to see pictures.